Patna: More than 36,372 km of rural roads have been renovated across Bihar under the Rural Road Maintenance Policy 2018, transforming connectivity in the state. According to official data, the Rural Works Department has so far given administrative approval for the repair and maintenance of 40,250 km of roads, out of which work on over 36,372 km has been completed.
East Champaran has recorded the highest maintenance work with 2,363.31 km of roads repaired. West Champaran follows with 1,979.41 km, and Muzaffarpur ranks third with 1,626.65 km of roads renovated. Other districts with significant work include Saran (1,560.84 km), Samastipur (1,389.73 km), Rohtas (1,358.90 km), Gaya (1,358.69 km), Vaishali (1,346.46 km), Patna (1,327.37 km), and Madhubani (1,223.01 km).
The state government approved the repair of 16,166 rural roads under the scheme, with a total length exceeding 40,250 km and an estimated expenditure of more than Rs 18,963 crore. Of these, initial repairs on 15,342 roads covering 36,855 km have been completed.
Rural Works Minister Ashok Choudhary said the scheme is not merely about repairing roads but empowering villages by connecting them to development. “Maintenance of more than 36,000 km of roads is proof that we are working with full commitment to bring the light of development to every village. This policy has become a bridge to connect villages to cities,” he said.
Better road connectivity has eased travel across the state and boosted education, healthcare, agriculture, and trade. Farmers are now able to transport their produce to markets with greater ease. The remaining roads are expected to be renovated soon, further strengthening Bihar’s rural economy.
